It is not our modus operandi to proclaim, “The sky is falling” in terms of Maritime Security…it’s a poor sales model very much akin to the boy who cried “Wolf” on a regular basis. But there are a few intellectual table scraps that are worth chewing over in the small watches of the night, particularly for yacht owners, most of whom are roughly in my age bracket.

The determination and commitment of the enforcement agencies within this region to clamp
down on illegal maritime activities is clearly shown within this incident by their efficiency in
dealing with the safe recovery of the vessel and its crew

Two crew on routine security rounds aboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers on
the forecastle. They immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm and remaining crew
mustered. On seeing the crew mustering and hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with
their accomplices.

Crime throughout the Caribbean continues to be an ongoing issue for politicians to address, as the local communities are living under fear of personal attacks and property crime, which does not appear to be abating.